The amazing true story of Jean Robertson and Kathleen Howell, who helped map Australia.In 1928, girls don't drive cars, let alone race them, until two fearless and intrepid best friends make history, racing across Australia and beating the land speed record ... with Barney the dog in tow! About the AuthorNeridah McMullin loves history and true stories. An author of eight books for children, Neridah is also an award winning short story writer and poet. Her latest picture book, published by Walker Books Australia ...

The Reverend Awdry’s first book in the classic Railway Series, The Three Railway Engines, was published in 1945. In this stunning gift edition we meet the famous and best-loved of all his creations, Thomas the Tank Engine, for the very first time. With rare photographs and sketches, this book will delight collectors of all ages.

Come Together is a heart-warming, debut picture book for children aged 5 and up from pop artist Isaiah Firebrace, inspired by his petition to the Australian Government calling for Aboriginal history to be taught in every classroom.In this essential book, Isaiah, a Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, establishes a foundation of First Nations knowledge with 20 key topics. Alongside bright and contemporary illustrations by Mununjali and Fijian artist Jaelyn Biumaiwai, Isaiah connects us to each topic through his own ...

The Little Things is a reassuring reminder that there is plenty in the world to make us smile and give us hope.On days the sunshine stays away,you wake up feeling sad and grey,you'll find the small things can delight –those little things that feel just right.The Little Things celebrates the joy and comfort to be found in life’s simple moments, whether it’s spitting cherry pips or bubbly baths on rainy nights. A rhyming text that calls on our senses and travels through the seasons, The Little Things is beautiful...

My fabulous frecklesare wonderful fun.A hundred and twenty!I’ve counted each one.A gorgeous story about loving who you are – all the way down to the last freckle!Written by award-winning author Catherine Jinks and illustrated by Jennifer Goldsmith who was shortlisted for the Little Hare Illustration Prize 2020.About the AuthorCatherine Jinks was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1963. Catherine is a four-time winner of the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year award, and in 2001 she was pr...

The Wheelbarrow Express is a heartfelt and rollicking tale about the special love between a grandparent and a child.It’s Tommy’s last day at Pa’s farm and it’s time to say goodbye. Tommy doesn’t want to go. Not yet. He loves the farm and its playful pigs and clucking chickens and galloping goats and the dam that is deep and blue and perfect for skimming stones. And he loves Pa.But Pa has a plan: there’s time for one last run on the Wheelbarrow Express. Toot! Toot! All aboard!About the AuthorSue Whiting...

‘We live in a caravan. Our family has everything we need – and you know what’s best of all?'We Live in a Caravan is the picture book for every Australian family to inspire travel and an appreciation for experiences over possessions. The book follows a family travelling around Australia in their caravan, visiting each state and territory along the way. They meet many different people, spot wildlife, reconnect with nature and enjoy time as a family on the road. The artwork on each page is based on author...

Why don’t we have a picnic? Come on, let’s all sit down!Scraps go in the compost heap – the bugs will break them down.Zero Waste highlights the positive side of making more ethical choices when it comes to waste. From composting and recycling to buying nude food and growing veggies, a zero-waste lifestyle can be a whole lot of fun!Let’s Change the World is a series of board books targeted at babies, toddlers and grown-ups that encourages creative play while exploring pressing global issues in a positive, uplifti...

Instead of buying stacks of stuff, let’s look for clothes that last.We’ll try and mend the things we have – trends shouldn’t move so fast.Slow Fashion highlights the positive side of making more ethical choices when it comes to our clothing. From op shops and hand-me-downs to mending and making, slow fashion can be a whole lot of fun!Let’s Change the World is a series of board books targeted at babies, toddlers and grown-ups that encourages creative play while exploring pressing global issues in a positive, upli...

Part poem, part lullaby, this gentle story celebrates a baby's wonder at our beautiful world. From Australia's favourite picture-book creator Alison Lester comes a timeless book to share and to treasure.May you, my baby, sleep softly at night, and when dawn lights the world, may you wake up to birdsong.Part poem, part lullaby, this gentle story celebrates a baby's wonder at our beautiful world. From Australia's favourite picture-book creator Alison Lester comes a timeless book to share and to treasure. About the...

A black-and-white, interactive cloth book, designed to support a baby's developing eyesight and early learning.Babies see first of all in black and white, and in bright, high contrast colours such as yellow and red. This padded cloth book includes simple images, black-and white illustrations and a touch-and-feel on every spread to help develop a baby's eyesight and engage their senses, making this the perfect first book for children.

mimigi 's book tote is lovingly handcrafted in Melbourne, Australia. The book tote was born out of a necessity to keep books clean and free from bent corners whilst still encouraging little ones to carry their books to read. Other times, they're more than just a book tote, carrying all sorts of things on the go. P.S. They're for adults too! A portion of your mimigi  book bag purchase will go to the  Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The foundation aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote ...

mimigi 's book tote is lovingly handcrafted in Melbourne, Australia. The book tote was born out of a necessity to keep books clean and free from bent corners whilst still encouraging little ones to carry their books to read. Other times, they're more than just a book tote, carrying all sorts of things on the go. P.S. They're for adults too! A portion of your mimigi  book bag purchase will go to the  Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The foundation aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote ...

mimigi 's book tote is lovingly handcrafted in Melbourne, Australia. The book tote was born out of a necessity to keep books clean and free from bent corners whilst still encouraging little ones to carry their books to read. Other times, they're more than just a book tote, carrying all sorts of things on the go. P.S. They're for adults too! A portion of your mimigi  book bag purchase will go to the  Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The foundation aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote ...

mimigi 's book tote is lovingly handcrafted in Melbourne, Australia. The book tote was born out of a necessity to keep books clean and free from bent corners whilst still encouraging little ones to carry their books to read. Other times, they're more than just a book tote, carrying all sorts of things on the go. P.S. They're for adults too! A portion of your mimigi  book bag purchase will go to the  Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The foundation aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote ...